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Ohio cathedral vandalism suspect, police officer killed in volley of gunfire
Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker, 24, and suspect Christopher Harris, 27, exchanged gunfire near Toledo's Catholic cathedral. Stalker was shot and later died at a hospital, while Harris was shot by police after a standoff and died later. Bishop Daniel Thomas offered prayers and support for police.
Supreme Court justices criticize rush on 13 federal executions since summer
Although the Supreme Court, known for its deliberative processes, cleared the way for the execution of Dustin Higgs Jan. 15, two justices made clear dissents that called into question the speed of these decisions and the constitutionality of capital punishment.
Local Masses, march continue pro-life observance this year
With the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. moving online, area faithful are invited to join Archbishop Pérez and other pro-life leaders for Philadelphia-based events.
‘For the love of God, send us oxygen,’ plead bishops in Brazil’s Amazon
During this second wave of COVID-19 in the Amazon region, people are dying not only because of overcrowded hospitals but from a shortage of oxygen tanks. Bishops are watching "our sisters and brothers die of suffocation; a terrible death."
Pope: King’s ‘vision of harmony, equality for all’ remains timely
With "social injustice, division and conflict" threatening the common good, people need to recommit to the vision of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Pope Francis wrote in a letter to the Rev. Bernice King, daughter of the slain civil rights leader.
Gomez: As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate ‘with power of love’
"This year as we commemorate the legacy of this great American," said Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, "we remember especially Rev. King's belief in nonviolence and the power of love."
Seniors welcome visitors bearing gifts of fresh produce
Residents of Casa Carmen Aponte, an archdiocesan senior housing complex, celebrated the Epiphany with deliveries from Giordano Garden Groceries.
Rev. King relied on faith, prayer to fight racism, Bishop Burbidge says
"Sadly, despite significant achievements, the sin of racism continues to affect men, women and children in communities across the nation," said the bishop of Arlington, Va. ahead of what would have Dr. King's 92nd birthday, Jan. 18
Heavy security in D.C., ongoing pandemic mean March for Life will be virtual
For the first time since 1974, when it first began, the message of the national March for Life to participants is: Stay home, and join the effort to build a culture of life through the virtual march.
Archdiocese gears up for a year of St. Joseph filled with ‘real graces’
Masses, devotions and an array of spiritual resources will help faithful draw closer to the church's premier patron, whose intercession is more needed than ever, said Father Dennis Gill.